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Cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 h and 35 mFlights between Frankfurt and Colombo take, on average, 15 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£255Cheapest price for a flight between Frankfurt and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportFrankfurt International AirportWhen flying from Frankfurt to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Frankfurt to Colombo

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo

Airlines flying this routeSrilankan AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Frankfurt to Colombo

One-way average Price£942The average price for a flight Frankfurt - Colombo at Opodo is £942, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Frankfurt

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Last checked on Thu 05/11

Distance: 5,020 mi

Frankfurt airports

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Frankfurt to Colombo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt to Colombo (Sri Lanka) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £255, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Frankfurt to Colombo takes roughly 10 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Frankfurt–Colombo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Arrival airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Frankfurt to Colombo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Colombo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Frankfurt to Colombo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo?

When you fly from Frankfurt to Colombo the average price is £942. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo is 255 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo are February, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Frankfurt to Colombo?

The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Frankfurt depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Frankfurt in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, September and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Frankfurt - Colombo.

How long does the flight take to go from Frankfurt to Colombo?

The total flight time between Frankfurt and Colombo is of around 15 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,020.17 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Frankfurt?

While in Frankfurt temperatures can reach an average of 18º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 2º ºC average in Frankfurt.

Which airports have flights between Frankfurt and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Frankfurt and Colombo is: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport(CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Frankfurt to Colombo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Frankfurt to Colombo are:

Srilankan Airlines.

Etihad Airways

Air India
Emirates

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